There are at least six bands/artists with the name Change:

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1: This great band is one of the best, but also one of the most underrated ensembles in the soul, disco and R&B genres during the first half of the 80s. They created a catchy, smooth and polished disco, and later R&B and pop funk sound, with a touch of heaven. Here is the story about the group that might let them shine a little bit longer and perhaps do so for new music lovers as well, they certainly deserve it!

It all started in 1979 with a nameless musical project. The name was finally agreed as "Change", a perfect name considering the coming changes of the number of projects in GMP Petrus decided to keep. The main forces behind Change was the Italian Davide Romani, that had joined GMP in 1977 as a self-taught bass guitar player, and fellow countryman Paolo Gianolio on guitar, with a solid classic guitar education behind him. Romani himself also wants to give a great deal of credit to another Italian musician, Rudy Trevisi, that played a more important role for Change than most people know. Romani didn't write anything in the first few years with GMP but got the greatest chance of his life on this new project after Petrus had persuaded him to compose some tracks despite the fact that Romani hadn't composed anything before. It turned out to be a very lucky strike for both Petrus and Romani. Together with Malavsi, Gianolio and Garfield they wrote all the tracks on the debut.

The only things left to do for Petrus was to find the singers and writers of the lyrics as the Italians hardly spoke any English. For that Petrus looked overseas, towards the USA. Soon he found guys like Wayne Garfield, that also (co-)wrote some tracks, and Tanyanette Willoughby for the lyrics and the two main vocalists in Luther Vandross and Jocelyn Brown.

It was Vandross that caught Petrus' attention after Petrus had heard Vandross's singing in a Coca-Cola ad spot.

Vandross, it was said, had a highly sensitive, emotional and expressive voice. Petrus began an almost immediate search to hire Vandross, who had earlier been a well-appreciated background singer for artists like Roberta Flack, David Bowie and Chic, and who had worked with highly successful and famous commercial advertisement firms for radio and television and had also been singing in the adult choir in the film "The Wiz" in 1978.

Vandross, it is widely known, had even released two rarely heard albums on the Cotillion record label imprint under the group name "Luther" in 1976 and 1977, but both of the albums, despite hitting the charts with one single from the debut becoming a very minor hit, didn't reach any great public or critical interest, and both records soon vanished into the flood of music industry legend.

This work on the first album of Change became Luther Vandross' big breakthrough, and opened up the road of incredible fame and commercial success as a "(second try)" solo artist with the strong debut, "Never Too Much" in 1981 on Epic Records label.

With that release and many others to come, Vandross became one of the biggest soul stars during the 80s and 90s.

Vandross realized his value when negotiating with Petrus and expressed two demands to him before joining in. He wanted the have full control of the recording process of his voice and be able to stop whenever he wanted if he wasn't satisfied with the recordings, and secondly to be credited as the main vocalist, something Petrus originally hadn't planned to do. Both demands were accepted. This was a bigger catch than anyone could ever imagine.

Jocelyn Brown, on her side, had made even deeper footprints in the sand of music than Vandross. She had earlier been a member of the obscure disco group "Musique" and became one of the original members of the later well-known "Inner life" band in 1979, and scored with them incredible hits like the remake of the classic hit "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" in 1981, and the catchy "I Like It Like That" in 1982.

Brown certainly did possess valuable experiences from the similar kind of music that Petrus/Malavasi produced and was, like Vandross, a perfect pick. She was later married Shaw and was for a short time credited as a background singer with that name on albums by Change in 80 and 81.

But in 82 she was divorced from Shaw, and used her old name once again and became, under that name a successful solo star during the 80s. Her solo career included the tasteful debut in 1984 including the funky dance hit "Somebody Else's Guy".

Important to remember though, is that Change were, despite great singers and a huge "band potential", a studio concept. The fact corresponded well with the stylish cubist album cover made by Frank Porto without any pictures or credits of Change being a band on the cover....

Albums:
Change - The Glow Of Love 1980

Change - Miracles 1981

Change - Sharing Your Love 1982

Change - This Is Your Time 1983

Change - Change of Heart 1984 (which prominently featured music production and arrangements from [a pre-Janet Jackson] Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis)

Change - Turn On Your Radio 1985

(Full Bio ---> http://www.jacquespetrus.com/change.htm)

2: Change is also the name of a rapper from San Diego, CA. Change is the co-founder of Giant Squid Records.

3: Change is also the name of a Christian rapper from Detroit, MI.

4: A glam rock band from the 1970s.

5.Psychedelic rock band. Also known as Clockwork, released a 45 in 1973 and a album.Also known as Jimmy and The SoulBlazers,,The Joneses.
Mike Bugara - gtr, vcls
Mike Duruttya - horns, vcls
Jim Korleski - vcls, keybd.
Bill McCrea - vcls, perc.
Jim Miller - hrmnca
John Sineri - drms
Dave Sorge - gtr
Gary Zeigler - bs

6: A straight-edge hardcore band from Seattle, WA. They released their debut LP "Closer Still" in 2020.

Time For Us
Change Lyrics

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I drowned in your house last night
My crown is your blouse and I
And I don't cry
Lie down under your dead light
The sky frowned when the dark met the night
But I don't cry

A time for sleep is creeping up on me

A time for sleep is creeping up on me
You don't need to keep a watch to see
I'm always shaking when it's after three and I
I'm always ready when it's time to be the pawn
To run the game for one, we won, we're gone

A time for sleep is creeping up on me
I think it's time we put it all to sleep

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Change's song "Time for Us" depict a sense of emotional turmoil and the desire for closure. The opening line, "I drowned in your house last night," metaphorically suggests feeling overwhelmed by someone else's presence or influence. The mention of a crown being "your blouse" could symbolize the loss of control and vulnerability experienced in the relationship. Despite these intense emotions, the line "And I don't cry" signifies a refusal to succumb to despair and instead choosing to maintain emotional strength.

The following line, "Lie down under your dead light," suggests a sense of darkness or negativity overshadowing the relationship. The sky "frowning" when darkness meets night further reinforces this somber atmosphere. Yet, again, the repetition of "But I don't cry" shows resilience in the face of adversity.

The chorus conveys a gradual acceptance of the need for rest and closure. "A time for sleep is creeping up on me" implies a longing for a break from the emotional turmoil. The lyrics emphasize the singer's restlessness and tendency to be awake at odd hours, as indicated by "always shaking when it's after three." This could signify the constant mental strain one experiences in the aftermath of a challenging relationship.

The line "I'm always ready when it's time to be the pawn" suggests a willingness to play a supporting role or go along with the expectations placed upon them. The phrase "run the game for one, we won, we're gone" conveys both a sense of duty and a desire to move on from the situation. Finally, the concluding plea in the lyrics, "I think it's time we put it all to sleep," signifies a longing for closure and the acknowledgment that it's time to let go and move forward.

Overall, these lyrics reflect a complex emotional journey, highlighting moments of vulnerability, resilience, and a yearning for closure.

Line by Line Meaning

I drowned in your house last night
I felt overwhelmed and consumed emotionally in your presence

My crown is your blouse and I
My authority and power are surrendered to you, symbolized by your attire

And I don't cry
I don't openly express my feelings of vulnerability

Lie down under your dead light
I feel trapped and suppressed under your dim and lifeless influence

The sky frowned when the dark met the night
The ambiance turned gloomy and somber when darkness embraced the night

But I don't cry
Despite the heaviness around me, I still choose not to shed tears

A time for sleep is creeping up on me
The need for rest and escape from reality is slowly approaching

You don't need to keep a watch to see
You can easily notice how restless and unsettled I am without monitoring me

I'm always shaking when it's after three and I
I consistently tremble and feel anxious during the early hours of the morning

I'm always ready when it's time to be the pawn
I am constantly prepared to play a subservient role when required

To run the game for one, we won, we're gone
To manipulate and control the situation solely for the benefit of one party, and once accomplished, we disappear

A time for sleep is creeping up on me
The moment has come to let go and find solace in slumber

I think it's time we put it all to sleep
I believe it's necessary to end and resolve everything, allowing it to rest

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jake Rydell

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